Robe (Kansawu) and Trousers, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume
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Caption
Fon. Robe (Kansawu) and Trousers, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume, late 19th century. Cotton, silk, Tunic: 34 1/4 x 27 9/16 in. (87 x 70 cm) Trousers: 29 1/2 x 26 in. (74.9 x 66 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1500a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Robe (Kansawu) and Trousers, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume
Date
late 19th century
Geography
Place made: Abomey, Benin
Medium
Cotton, silk
Classification
Dimensions
Tunic: 34 1/4 x 27 9/16 in. (87 x 70 cm) Trousers: 29 1/2 x 26 in. (74.9 x 66 cm)
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Accession Number
22.1500a-b
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